Cancer-Related Genetic Variants May Be Inherited by Five Percent of People
Credit: frimages/Getty Images One in every 20 people may inherit a genetic variant in key genes that make…
Genetic investigation of sinopulmonary diseases in Vietnam: seeking specific causes from non-specific symptoms | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
O’Donnell AE. Bronchiectasis – a clinical review. N Engl J Med. 2022;387(6):533–45. Article PubMed Google Scholar Flume PA,…
ASHG President Sarah Tishkoff Shares a Preview of the Meeting in Boston
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) conference kicks off next week in Boston. Before we pack our…
Genetic Breast Cancer Risk Impacted by Affected Family Members
Credit: PonyWang/Getty Images Women who have inherited genes linked with breast cancer may have a markedly altered risk…
Doctors uncover genetic clues as to why obesity affects people differently
Doctors have long warned that carrying excess weight can increase the risk of serious conditions such as type…
Should you take a DNA test before starting your next diet for best results? Doctors explain
Genomic testing for nutrition offers personalised dietary insights by analysing genetic variants that influence metabolism, nutrient requirements and…
Autoimmune Disease Risk Linked to mRNA Instability
Credit: Christoph Burgstedt / Getty Images / Science Photo Library Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles…
Human Genome and Gut Fungi Interact in Chronic Disease Risk
Credit: dimdimich / Getty Images A genome-wide association study has revealed how a person’s unique genetic makeup can…
Synthetic Metagenomic Method Uncovers Genetic Drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance studies often focus on individual protein variants, neglecting broader protein family dynamics. Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), a…
Psychiatric Disorders and Brain Structure Connected via Genetic Mapping
Credit: Floaria Bicher / iStock / Getty Images Plus Researchers have long hypothesized that the genes influencing the…
Genetic Variants Linked to Frailty Unlock Aging-Related Therapies
Aging is a highly complex process with substantial heterogeneity in health trajectories between individuals. Frailty is a condition…
Pilot scheme reveals how much individual DNA impacts the effectiveness of medicine
A pilot scheme has revealed a widespread genetic sensitivity to common medicines which could increase side effects or…